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2011 Audi R8

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

When working on the Airbag System (pyrotechnic components, Airbag Control Module • J234• , wiring):

1) The battery ground cable must be disconnected WITH THE IGNITION SWITCHED ON.
2) Then cover the negative terminal.
3) Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery

REV: 08/2017

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

If the seat rails and/or seat pan is replaced after an accident due to deformations resulting from a crash, the passenger occupant detection system must be replaced using the “passenger occupant detection system service kit”.

Always Replace the Following:
• All triggered airbag units [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]

Also with Front Passenger Airbag Deployment:
• Instrument Panel
• Deformed front passenger module supports (cannot be reformed)
• All sensors for front airbag on the front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining transverse acceleration sensors if the mounting points are deformed in the sensor area [ AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with Driver Airbag Deployment:
• Coil connector with slip ring [CLOCK SPRING/LVR,STRG]
• All sensors for front airbag on the front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining transverse acceleration sensors if the mounting points are deformed in the sensor area [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with Side Airbag Deployment:
• Pressure sensors on the deployed side [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Cross acceleration sensors on deployed side
• Seat cover
• Cushion
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is
deformed in sensor region. [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also:
• All belt retractors with deployed belt tensioners.
• All belt retractors with deployed belt force limiters (depending on equipment).
• Seat belt latches for all automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt tensioners with the belt on.
• Seat belt height adjuster (manual and power) for all automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt tensioners with the belt on.
• Four-point seat belt: complete belt after an airbag deployment on the affected seat.

The Battery Interrupt Igniter • N253• interrupts the electrical circuit each time an airbag is deployed. The Battery Interrupt Igniter • N253• must be replaced after a deployment.

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

The Airbag Control Module Must be Replaced:
• With driver and passenger airbag deployment “but not with
airbag generation 9.•, 10.• and 8.R”.
•After three side airbag, driver airbag, passenger airbag or belt tensioner deployments
• if housing is damaged
• if there is deformation in the tunnel in a 200 mm circumference around the control module

Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if there is a chance the belt tensioner and/or seat belt force limiter deployed.

• Check the seat belts
• If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system bolts.

If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be replaced:

• All faulty components.
• After an accident, all damaged parts must be replaced. If no airbag unit damage is detected, the airbag unit can still be used.

• After replacing control module, it must be coded using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

The following components must be checked after every airbag deployment.

With Front Passenger Airbag Deployment:
• Instrument panel central tube; front passenger airbag supports and passenger airbag unit must be installed free of tension. Otherwise the central tube is to be replaced.
• Check the glove compartment for damage. Replace the glove compartment if damaged.

With Driver Airbag Deployment:
• Steering wheel
• Check steering wheel for smoke residue. If smoke residue is present, replace the steering wheel.

WARNING:
After every accident the seat belt system must be inspected systematically.

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. The contents were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that you are using the most recent information, always refer to vehicle maker technical information.


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